Facilitator Cyril Ramaphosa announces that rival security chiefs, Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli of the Lesotho Defence Force, centre, and Police Commissioner Khothatso Tsooana, right, will both take a leave of absence.
Lesotho Security Chiefs Step Down Ahead of Polls
In an important step aimed at stabilising security ahead of early elections expected next February, two military commanders who have been vying for power and the country's most senior police officer will take a leave of absence.
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Lesotho: Top Basotho Security Chiefs Step Down
allAfrica, 23 October 2014
Three top Basotho military and police commanders implicated in recent political turmoil in the country will step aside to help create a climate in which new elections can be held. Read more »
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Lesotho: Announcement of Maseru Security Accord - Full Text
Govt of SA, 23 October 2014
Your Excellency, Prime Minister Dr. Tom Thabane Read more »
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Lesotho: Mediation Efforts Continue in Lesotho
SAnews.gov.za, 22 October 2014
SADC Facilitator and South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will later today return to Lesotho to carry out the regional body's mission of stabilising the political… Read more »
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Lesotho: Deputy President Concludes Visit to Lesotho
SAnews.gov.za, 21 October 2014
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday concluded his SADC facilitation visit to Lesotho. Read more »
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Southern Africa: SADC Mediator Arrives in Lesotho
CAJ News, 20 October 2014
SOUTH Africa Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, is in Lesotho to help resolve the political problems in the country. Read more »
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Lesotho: Parliament to Reconvene
SAnews.gov.za, 16 October 2014
Lesotho's King Letsie III will on Friday reconvene Parliament to discuss the budget and all other related matters, regarding the holding of the national General Elections scheduled… Read more »
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Lesotho: Back to the Polls for Lesotho
allAfrica, 16 September 2014
Lesotho will hold early elections in a bid to end the nation's political deadlock. Read more »
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Lesotho: 'Coup' Confusion After Troops Raid Lesotho Police Stations
allAfrica, 31 August 2014
Members of Lesotho's fractious coalition government were at odds over who was in control of the country on Sunday after troops mounted raids on police headquarters and police… Read more »
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Lesotho: Leaders Agree to Reconvene Parliament
allAfrica, 1 September 2014
The leaders of Lesotho's coalition government have agreed on a timetable for resuming sittings of the country's Parliament. Read more »
InFocus
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Parliament has resumed against the background of the recently signed Maseru Facilitation Declaration ahead of planned general elections in February 2015. Read more »
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After weeks of wrestling between Basotho political leaders, regional mediators have finally secured from them an agreement to reconvene Parliament on October 17, but only to pass a ... Read more »
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South Africa's Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, is travelling to Lesotho to mediate in the political crisis after the leaders agreed to bring the country's election date forward ... Read more »
